The Ritual NYC Reviews and Tickets

See it if 40 year old story told by 5 women who gave powerful & versatile performances about poverty, Misogyny and societal norms in Trinidad.

Don't see it if The script needs lots of work. I would start with the editing of initial film clip in the beginning of the play.

See it if you want to experience the emotional and relationship conflicts and victimization of dark skinned teenage girls in Trinidad or Harlem ghetto

Don't see it if you prefer light non-political drama, comedy, musical, large theatre and cast, elaborate set and costumes, or Caucasian actors or themes Read more

See it if you don't mind being brought up close to what can happen to young girls in a Trinidadian or similar culture, e.g. sexual issues, enslavement

Don't see it if you don't like the uglier side of life

See it if You are not opposed to Caribbean (Trinidadian) accents, with 5 talented actresses playing multiple roles, with subject matters such as:

Don't see it if Enslavement, underaged sex, and abuse. It’s a play-within-a play. Nice theatre space. Well crafted. It’s a shame that the audience was empty

See it if you want to see a slice of the experience of black girls told by an excellent young cast

Don't see it if you want an elaborate ste/costumes or have trouble with patois dialogue

See it if These young women do a great job in telling this story. They are fun to watch and each of them give their characters a powerful embodiment

Don't see it if The writing is a little dated and needs some work to bring the piece to where it should be. What was powerful back in the day is not today

See it if If you need something to do

Don't see it if If you like plays that flow and are easy to follow

See it if you seek an insight into some of the issues 70’s Trinidadian schoolgirls encountered.

Don't see it if You seek a big production and/or Caribbean dialect/accent is too much for you.